German brands brace for losses as American buyers face sticker shock. In a move shaking the global auto industry, the United States has imposed a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, significantly raising costs for car […]
Can Nigeria finally build cars for Nigerians, by Nigerians? Industry hopes so. The Federal Government has officially launched the “Nigeria First” Automotive Policy, signaling a renewed commitment to local vehicle production, job creation, and reduced […]
From disrupted rail lines to reborn roadways—how a national crisis reshaped the way Nigerians move. When the Nigerian Civil War broke out in 1967, it wasn’t just a political and humanitarian crisis—it was also a […]
Before you hit the expressway, make sure your car is ready to go the distance. Whether you’re heading from Lagos to Abuja, doing a December trip to the village, or just escaping town for the […]
From riding in the backseat to taking the wheel—how Nigerians claimed the road and built a culture around it. In the early 1900s, when cars first arrived in Nigeria, they were exotic machines—loud, smoky, and […]
Your car wants to live a long life. But are you the reason it’s dying young? If cars could talk, most of them would be crying quietly in your driveway. Not because they’re old. Not […]
A look back at Nigeria’s ambitious car assembly dreams, why they stalled, and how we can finally get into gear. In the 1970s, Nigeria wasn’t just dreaming of oil riches—it was dreaming of wheels. Big, […]
From the village square to the governor’s convoy, the three-pointed star has ruled Nigerian roads for decades. But why Benz, and where did it all start? When you think “big man” car in Nigeria, one […]
Signed: Every mechanic who’s ever been blamed for a problem they didn’t cause. We get it. There’s a lot of car advice flying around—from your uncle, your barber, and that guy in your street who’s […]
Before Danfos, Koropes and Benzes ruled the roads, there was one car—and one bold man behind the wheel. Today, Nigeria’s roads are a sea of Toyotas, Hondas, and the occasional Range Rover with tinted windows. […]